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TIA’s Flagship Conference on the Network’s Future Comes to Dallas June 3-5

Suite of Events will Address Market, Technology and Policy Developments in ICT

Arlington, VA. (March 7, 2014) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today announced that TIA 2014: The Network of the Future, the organization’s flagship conference, will be held June 3-5 in Dallas, TX. TIA also will present several conferences and workshops during the year covering a range of important issues, including 5G innovation, public policy, the connected car and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry financial trends.

TIA 2014: Network of the Future is a forum for anyone whose business is dependent on the network. The event will focus on the transformation of the ICT industry as globalization, technological innovations and regulatory environments present new challenges and opportunities. 

The transition from hardware-dominated solutions to a network defined by software platforms demands significant planning, collaboration and reorientation.  To address this, TIA will convene the strategists, policy decision makers and technologists for interactive discussions and workshops, as well as high profile keynotes on issues including:

• Exploding Wireless Data:  Demand is continually expanding– but significant questions continue to exist about whether the network will be ready.
• Privacy & Security Challenges:  How can we address the urgent need for privacy, security and transparency at the device, network, application and data levels?
• Changing Policy & Regulation:  Policymakers and regulators are grappling with dramatic changes—from security and privacy, to wearable devices, to the connected car. Their decisions will directly impact innovation, the network, and business models.
• New Business Models:  The cloud and other developments are fundamentally changing business models; it’s now clear that existing models for building the network are too slow and expensive.
• Driving Investment:  As the network expands, there is a growing need to drive investment in ICT businesses of all sizes, and in the increasingly overburdened network.
• Innovation for Progress:  ICT innovations can powerfully serve consumers – from improving health outcomes to creating more efficient transportation options – but to do so, effective standards and smart public policy must be developed.

To register for TIA 2014, or for more information about any TIA event, please contact Farrah Kim at FarrahKim@rational360.com or 202.568.8986202.568.8986202.568.8986.

TIA 2014 is part of a suite of events that the organization will present in 2014 focusing on the market, technology, and public policy developments in the industry. The ICT industry is dealing with the challenges of spectrum shortages, cybersecurity, consumer privacy, increased energy consumption, outdated network architectures, and more.  To address these issues, TIA will bring together leading executives, technologists, analysts and policy makers for several exclusive events in 2014, including:

Spring Policy Summit Conference – April 11-13 in Cambridge, MD.  The TIA Spring Policy Summit brings together top industry players with decision makers from Capitol Hill, the White House, and agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Department of Commerce (DoC), State Department, NIST, NITRD and USTR among others. Click here for additional information.

5G Roundtable – May 1 at TIA headquarters in Arlington, VA.  The one-day roundtable will address the current problems facing carriers and service providers in an effort to provide further guidance to researchers, ICT equipment providers and various global consortia on what the 5G network should look like and the problems it should solve. Attendees will have an important role in shaping and communicating the vision of 5G. Outcomes from the roundtable will include an Industry Action Report to capture the current status of mobile networks and recommendations for steps forward. 

TIA Financial Analyst Conference – October 8 in New York City.  This event will examine ICT industry trends, provide the market outlook, address the technological advances that are both cutting edge and already in play by ICT companies, and examine the policy perspectives and challenges that must be taken into consideration in any investment outlook. Senior financial analysts will present market forecasts, and TIA will present its Financial Outlook Report.

TIA will be also be hosting additional events at its Headquarters on 5G and the Connected Car, etc.  Please visit our events calendar for the most up to date information.

About TIA

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents manufacturers and suppliers of global communications networks through standards development, policy and advocacy, business opportunities, market intelligence, and events and networking. TIA enhances the business environment for broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite and unified communications. Members' products and services empower communications in every industry and market, including healthcare, education, security, public safety, transportation, government, the military, the environment, and entertainment. Visit tiaonline.org for more details.

TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and is a proud sponsor of ANSI’s Standards Boost Business campaign. Visit www.standardsboostbusiness.org  for details.

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